Neurochemicals That Block or Decrease the Effects of Specific Neurotransmitters

question 53

Multiple Choice

Neurochemicals that block or decrease the effects of specific neurotransmitters are called ___________.

• A) agonists
• B) antagonists
• C) deactivators
• D) suppressors

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Definitions:

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